Portugal Self Guided Bike Tour - The Real Algarve Crossing

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

An incredible cycling trip along Portugal's southernmost region from the Algarve east side to Sagres. Reach Cape São Vicente, where the land ends and the sea begins. Ride along valleys that harbor a variety of Mediterranean vegetation, clear water streams, and typical rustic villages. Explore the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, a lagoon system that extends over 60 km of the coastline and is home to hundreds of different bird species and wildlife. Discover the lovely Moorish town of Silves or the cliff side of Ponta da Piedade in Lagos. The tour is a moderately hilly tour on paved roads, gravel bike lanes and gravel roads and best suited for hybrid and e-bikes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer from Faro airport to Tavira, the start of the tour

Transfer from Faro airport to Tavira, the start of the tour

Day 2: Bike Tavira Loop

38 km 300 m

D1

Bike Tavira Loop

Day 3: Bike Tavira to Estoi

49 km 400 m

D1

Bike Tavira to Estoi

Day 4: Bike Estoi to Querenca

40 km 700 m

D1

Bike Estoi to Querenca

Day 5: Bike Querenca to Silves

65 km 700 m

D2

Bike Querenca to Silves

Day 6: Bike Silves to Lagos

51 km 500 m

D1

Bike Silves to Lagos

Day 7: Bike Lagos to Sagres

60 km 700 m

D1

Bike Lagos to Sagres

Day 8: Transfer from Sagres to Faro

Transfer from Sagres to Faro

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Algarve

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